HardKernel ODROID N2+

Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data

Tested by Bret Weber Last updated

Geekbench 6

1,271

multi-core · 413 single-core

Price

$95.00

RRP

Performance Summary

At the heart of the HardKernel ODROID N2+ sits the Amlogic S922X, giving this ARM board 6 CPU cores alongside 4GB of memory. In our hands-on testing it scored 1,271 multi-core and 413 single-core in Geekbench 6, plus 9,842 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression. Raw floating point throughput came in at 20.69 GFLOPS in Linpack.

Multiple benchmark runs available. Perfect for seeing how different OS versions, kernels, and carrier boards may impact performance numbers. For example, Raspberry Pi OS vs Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi 5, or official vs third-party carrier boards for your CM5.

Specification
HardKernel
ODROID N2+ (4GB)
2 runs available
Basic Specifications
Benchmark Run

4GB - Debian GNU/Linux 13

Price
$95*
RAM4GB
SoC
Mali-G52 MP6
ArchitectureARM
CPU Cores
6 cores
4× Cortex-A73 @ 1.8GHz
2× Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz
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Every figure above comes from hardware run in-house by Bret Weber, on the exact OS build, kernel, firmware and boot device listed here. Boards are tested to a fixed procedure so results stay comparable between them: see our testing methodology for how each benchmark is run.

HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)

CPU Performance

Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads

Geekbench 6

Higher Scores are Better

Single-Core
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)413
Multi-Core
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)1,271

Geekbench 7

Higher Scores are Better

Single-Core
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)426

7-Zip Benchmark

Higher Scores are Better

Single-Core Combined
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)2,424 MIPS
Multi-Core Combined
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)9,842 MIPS

High Performance Linpack

Higher Scores are Better

Performance
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)20.69 GFLOPS

UnixBench

Higher Scores are Better

Single Core
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)922
Multi Core
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)3,512

PassMark CPU

Higher Scores are Better

CPU Score
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)1,551

CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)

Higher Hashrates are Better

Single Core
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)2.41 kH/s
Multi Core
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)13.43 kH/s

Memory Performance

Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks

TinyMemBench

Higher Bandwidth is Better

memcpy
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)4,272.8 MB/s
memset
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)7,821.8 MB/s

PassMark RAM

Higher Scores are Better

RAM Score
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)1,013

GPU Performance

Graphics rendering performance using OpenGL and Vulkan

glmark2 (OpenGL)

Higher Scores are Better

1080p
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)678
4K
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)198

SuperTuxKart (Gaming)

Higher FPS is Better

1080p Typical
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)9 FPS
1080p Steady
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)6 FPS
4K Typical
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)2 FPS
4K Steady
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)1 FPS

AI & LLM Performance

Large Language Model inference performance

Ollama LLM Benchmark

Higher Scores are Better

Tokens/sec
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)5.61 tok/s
Tokens/Dollar
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)0.06 tok/$

Storage Performance

Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO

fio Storage Performance - microSD

Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)

4K Random Read
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)9.8 MB/s
4K Random Write
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)4.6 MB/s

fio Storage Performance - eMMC

Higher Speeds are Better • HardKernel eMMC (128GB eMMC)

4K Random Read
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)37.2 MB/s
4K Random Write
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)56.9 MB/s

Network Performance

Ethernet and WiFi throughput measured with iPerf3

iPerf3 Network Performance

Higher Speeds are Better

Ethernet Up
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)939 Mbps
Ethernet Down
HardKernel ODROID N2+ (4GB)941 Mbps

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the HardKernel ODROID N2+?

In our testing the HardKernel ODROID N2+ scored 1,271 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 413 in single-core, with 9,842 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.

How much does the HardKernel ODROID N2+ cost?

The HardKernel ODROID N2+ has a manufacturer's recommended price of $95.00 for the 4GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.

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